240 as a daily driver?

Rd77 · Oct 20th, 2015, 23:27

Hello,

I'm new to the forum, I hope it's ok to ask.. How many of you use your 240 as a daily driver? I need to buy a replacement estate, and thought i might go for a 240 as I think it will hold it's value better than a modern estate.. I'm concerned about fuel costs though.. I like the idea of lowering and upgrading wheels, and possibly installing lpg to deal with the fuel issue though, and I've found one in great condition.. Maybe a V70 would be more sensible though? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks.. Richard.

mad matt · Oct 21st, 2015, 07:36

I have been using a 240 as my very day car and I am using lpg and my car gets used for towing my car trailer

mylittletony · Oct 21st, 2015, 08:23

I use mine every day and it's not even a fuel injected version. I really enjoy it as it's as good in almost all respects as a 10-15yr old car, but much more interesting than my old daily (a Rover 45 TD)

Driven sensibly, you should see 30mpg+ which is probably what a modern petrol Volvo would get, although a bit faster!

Antz · Oct 21st, 2015, 10:33

If youre worried about mpg, buy a Nissan Leaf. If you want character, buy a 240.

The main thing is what you spend on getting less mpg you save on not having depreciation. A 240 Wont decline in value.

240T · Oct 21st, 2015, 13:51

Daily driver here too..

BassplayerSteve · Oct 21st, 2015, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Cornish

Daily driver here too..

And me too - a 3 day a week commute into Wakefield - around 30mpg & a nice warm heater too!

Rhoy002 · Nov 13th, 2015, 23:55

I to use my 240 as a daily driver. Very practical vehicle, will seat four adults comfortably. Carry the groceries with room to spare fora large family. If it's an estate will swallow more junk with ease than any other estate you can find. Very easy cars to work on, both to service and repair. When it comes to mpg, the old adage is the cheapest thing you will put in a car is petrol.

tannachyallen · Nov 14th, 2015, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rd77

Hello,

I'm new to the forum, I hope it's ok to ask.. How many of you use your 240 as a daily driver? .............

Daily and only driver.........

Dave A

Steve and his 244 · Nov 15th, 2015, 18:16

Turbo swapped LPG 240 estate as my only car here. Is and always will be my daily. Used to do 25k a year

Its quicker than 80% of cars on the roads
Its on LPG so costs the same to run as a 45mpg car
Gets smiles and comments everywhere
Lugs furniture and car parts all over the country
Is great fun and characterful
and it still goes to all the car shows and gets respect.

ANDY ONE · Nov 17th, 2015, 07:48

hi all
First week having a Volvo again got a 240 estate 2.3 1990 getting over 30 mpg driving at 60 mph doing 58 miles a day very pleased used to have before estate 940 2 .0lt never let me down . This time will be keeping 240 for good

Oct 20th, 2015, 23:27	#1
Rd77 New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2016 23:11 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Penzance	240 as a daily driver? Hello, I'm new to the forum, I hope it's ok to ask.. How many of you use your 240 as a daily driver? I need to buy a replacement estate, and thought i might go for a 240 as I think it will hold it's value better than a modern estate.. I'm concerned about fuel costs though.. I like the idea of lowering and upgrading wheels, and possibly installing lpg to deal with the fuel issue though, and I've found one in great condition.. Maybe a V70 would be more sensible though? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.. Richard.

Oct 21st, 2015, 10:33	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	If youre worried about mpg, buy a Nissan Leaf. If you want character, buy a 240. The main thing is what you spend on getting less mpg you save on not having depreciation. A 240 Wont decline in value. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 13th, 2015, 23:55	#7
Rhoy002 New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Auckland View Photos By: Rhoy002	Daily driver. I to use my 240 as a daily driver. Very practical vehicle, will seat four adults comfortably. Carry the groceries with room to spare fora large family. If it's an estate will swallow more junk with ease than any other estate you can find. Very easy cars to work on, both to service and repair. When it comes to mpg, the old adage is the cheapest thing you will put in a car is petrol.

Oct 21st, 2015, 07:36	#2
mad matt Senior Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2023 21:10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: amlwch	I have been using a 240 as my very day car and I am using lpg and my car gets used for towing my car trailer

Oct 21st, 2015, 08:23	#3
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 15:38 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	I use mine every day and it's not even a fuel injected version. I really enjoy it as it's as good in almost all respects as a 10-15yr old car, but much more interesting than my old daily (a Rover 45 TD) Driven sensibly, you should see 30mpg+ which is probably what a modern petrol Volvo would get, although a bit faster!

Oct 21st, 2015, 13:51	#5
240T VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2022 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny Wiltshire.	Daily driver here too..

Nov 17th, 2015, 07:48	#10
ANDY ONE VOC Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IPSWICH	hi all First week having a Volvo again got a 240 estate 2.3 1990 getting over 30 mpg driving at 60 mph doing 58 miles a day very pleased used to have before estate 940 2 .0lt never let me down . This time will be keeping 240 for good

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